I’m so excited to share another cake tutorial with you guys. Gumpaste flowers are SO much fun! And they really add something special to a cake. I’ve done Gumpaste Ranunculus a few times recently and I am really happy with how they look! Such a pretty flower! I’ve loved the freedom of creating my own wedding cakes recently!

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Hi! It’s Mel from So Festive! It’s officially May. And you know what that means? It means spending time in the yard, eating lots of fresh fruit and veggies, and getting excited for summer! I always find a new wave of inspiration come this time of year.

When my sister mentioned doing an inspiration wedding shoot for fun I wasn’t sure what to expect. She worked with a ton of local vendors to create this lovely wedding shoot and I got to create whatever I wanted within the overall theme. Check out the FULL shoot at Chelsea Peterson Photography! It’s completely gorgeous!

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I have always wanted to be on TV, in fact to this day I wouldn’t say no to my own show… But for some reason I don’t think the Food Network has much need for a show about a one woman cake business done in my small basement kitchen at midnight when my kids are asleep… But hey, if you guys want to see it I’m all for it!

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Any of my friends have a junior at either of these schools? Send them to @cbpphotography to enter to be a senior rep next year

Spring is on its way ! And I've teamed up with a wonderful group of party girls for a Round Robin Giveaway! You could win an 9 inch white pedestal cake stand from me! To enter:
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2. Follow me, @ashleemariecakes and ALL shops in the loop.
3. Tap this photo to see the next participating shop, @classydetailedevents, visit their account and look for their Round Robin post. Once you have returned to @ashleemariecakes your entry is done.
4. Tag a friend (or two) for an extra entry and GOOD LUCK! {We will compile a list of all participants and select a lucky winner for each page. You MUST be following all shops in the round robin to win. Giveaway ends at 12:00pm ET March 4th} **This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or endorsed, sponsored, or administered by Instagram. By entering, you are releasing Instagram of any responsibility and confirm that you are 13+ of age and adhere to the terms of use outline by Instagram**

I have a sinus infection... This is not the best week to be sick! This week I have: 2 caved cakes, 1 fairy party to plan AND throw, 3 YouTube channels to launch, 1 business call, a home show presentation, a day of filming, baking with my sister AND I'm still recovering from a concussion! Send help!!!

My oldest (The Reader) has been doing miniature origami mixed with sculpy... This one is my favorite so far! The largest "frog" is smaller than a penny!

Just dropped this reef inspired cake off at @lovelandlivingplanet aquarium!!! Did you know they have party rooms? I think baby boy might need to have his next party here #ashleemariecakes #coral #fondant #alledibledecorations